My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 302: Liang Ladi Leaves the Steel Rolling Mill

At this moment, Ding Qiunan came out of the ward, looked at the two of them with a smile, and asked, "What are you chatting about, making you so happy?"

Zhang Lei replied, "It's nothing, just saying."

Ding Qiunan glanced at Yu Li, who looked shy, and winked at Zhang Lei: "Honey, I need to say a few words to Yu Li. You go downstairs and wait for me."

Zhang Lei nodded: "Okay, I'll wait for you at the hospital entrance."

After Zhang Lei left, Yu Li became increasingly uneasy. Ding Qiunan looked at her and smiled gently: "Don't be nervous. Sometimes you should take the initiative. At least let our husbands know how you feel. Don't play hard to get."

Yu Li nodded seriously: "I understand."

Seeing this, Ding Qiunan smiled even more reassuredly: "Don't worry, we'll be good sisters from now on, no need to be reserved."

Ding Qiunan looked at Yu Li, then glanced at the ward in the distance.

She knew Zhang Lei's personality very well; he liked someone, but he wouldn't force anyone.

As Zhang Lei's wife, she has an obligation to keep an eye on the women around her husband.

Given Yu Li's family background, since Zhang Lei likes her, she should help her man out.

After spending so much money, it's impossible to just throw it away without getting any benefit.

As she was leaving, Ding Qiunan looked at Yu Li and said with a smile, "Take the initiative, and you'll understand Zhang Lei's strengths."

Yu Li was completely confused, but she understood what Ding Qiunan meant—that she should take the initiative to pursue Zhang Lei and not wait for Zhang Lei to confess his feelings to her.

Ding Qiunan quickly came downstairs and saw Zhang Lei, who was already ready to leave. She smiled and said, "Honey, it's still early, we're not in a hurry."

Zhang Lei looked at Ding Qiunan and asked, "Where exactly did you and Liang Ladi meet?"

Ding Qiunan smiled and said, "Honey, we didn't make any plans, just a small restaurant. The three of us will have a simple meal. But since it's still early, let's go buy some stationery, notebooks, and toys for the students."

Zhang Lei instantly understood what she meant.

Ding Qiunan knew that Liang Ladi had four children, and that Liang Ladi would definitely not accept money directly.

But Liang Ladi certainly couldn't refuse to give the child what he needed, and besides, these things didn't cost much and could show her good intentions.

Soon, the two arrived at the place that sells stationery and notebooks.

Ding Qiunan picked out a lot, and Zhang Lei followed behind to pay.

Zhang Lei watched Ding Qiunan selecting toys again and nodded in satisfaction.

The two of them, carrying a large pile of things, arrived at the place they had agreed to meet Liang Ladi.

This little restaurant looks quite crowded.

As soon as the two entered, they saw that Liang Ladi had already arrived, and they quickly walked over to her.

Ding Qiunan handed the items to Liang Ladi, who immediately refused, saying, "Ding Qiunan, I can't accept these things; there are too many."

Ding Qiunan smiled and said, "Liang Ladi, this isn't for you, it's for the child. You'll see when you open it."

When Liang Ladi opened the package, she found it was full of things the child could use. She said apologetically, "Thank you, Qiu Nan, for thinking of bringing so many things for the child."

Ding Qiunan smiled and said, "Alright, don't be so polite. This is just a small token of our appreciation from Zhang Lei and me. Just remember to look us up when you come to Beijing again."

Liang Ladi thanked her repeatedly with gratitude.

Soon, the three of them sat down.

Seeing that the noodle shop had a limited selection of dishes, Zhang Lei spent a little more money to ask the owner to add more meat and vegetables, and also ordered a few side dishes.

The three of them ate and chatted.

Looking at Liang Ladi, Zhang Lei thought to himself that he had wanted to matchmake Sha Zhu and Liang Ladi before, but now he could see that Liang Ladi was not someone that an ordinary person could control.

As for whether it changed Liang Ladi's life trajectory, Zhang Lei knew it definitely did.

After all, Nanjing University of the Arts has already developed a very close relationship with Liu Lan from the cafeteria. In the future, one will be working at the machine repair factory and the other in Beijing, making it difficult for the two to have any further contact.

Zhang Lei glanced at Ding Qiunan beside him and smiled.

The three of them finished their meal quickly.

Zhang Lei and Ding Qiunan watched Liang Ladi's departing figure without feeling sad or happy; it was just a normal farewell between friends.

After finishing their meal, Zhang Lei intended to relax with Ding Qiunan for a while, but he was stunned when he saw Ding Qiunan getting on her bicycle and heading towards the hospital.

"Are you... still going to the hospital?"

Ding Qiunan nodded: "Yes, I only took half a day off."

Zhang Lei looked on incredulously: "What? Just half a day?"

Ding Qiunan smiled and nodded: "Honey, you play by yourself for a while, I have to go back to the hospital."

Zhang Lei looked at her, somewhat speechless: "Is it really necessary to go this far?"

Ding Qiunan said earnestly, "Honey, although I got in because of your connections, I don't want to be looked down upon. Besides, everyone's been busy lately, and I'm the only one who's idle. What will people say about me?"

Seeing Ding Qiunan working so hard, Zhang Lei couldn't help but worry: "Have you forgotten that you're pregnant?"

Ding Qiunan smiled and said, "Don't worry, honey. I'll just sit in the office and not wander around, so it won't have any impact."

Watching Ding Qiunan's departing figure, Zhang Lei was speechless. His wife was practically a workaholic.

He was all alone and wanted to go home, but then he suddenly remembered something—Old Niu.

He had previously agreed with Master Niu to collect old items together, but he had been so busy lately that he had completely forgotten about it.

Thinking of this, Zhang Lei immediately turned his bike around and rode towards Zhengyangmen.

Soon, he arrived at the tavern, hoping to try his luck and see if Master Niu was there. He didn't know Master Niu's address, so if he wasn't there, he would ask Xu Huizhen for directions.

The tavern was still quite crowded. Zhang Lei spotted the broad back in the middle and quickly walked over.

He had just sat down when Uncle Niu saw it was him, and he was both excited and angry.

"You brat, why haven't you come over for so many days? I've been waiting forever!"

Zhang Lei quickly apologized: "Uncle Niu, it's my fault. I've been busy outside every day and things have been delayed."

Old Niu glanced at him, then breathed a sigh of relief: "Alright, I'll forgive you since it's your first time."

Zhang Lei said with a smile, "Brother Niu, are you full? If not, I'll order you some more. It's on me today."

Master Niu readily agreed, "Alright then, I'll fleece you today."

The two ordered another pot of wine and several dishes, and chatted as they ate.

After finishing their meal, Zhang Lei looked at Uncle Niu and asked with a smile, "Uncle Niu, how was the food?"

Uncle Niu smiled and nodded: "Everything is arranged, we're just waiting for you to come."

Zhang Lei said, "Let's eat first, and then we'll go take a look together."

After finishing their meal, Zhang Lei followed Uncle Niu, turning left and right, until they arrived at the gate of a courtyard house.

The courtyard gate was ornately decorated, and Zhang Lei asked in surprise, "Uncle Niu, is this your home?"

Grandpa Niu nodded: "How's it going? Grandpa Niu's place is alright, isn't it?"

Looking at the three-foot depth, Zhang Lei exclaimed repeatedly, "This is amazing!"

He then said with a smile, "Uncle Niu, with your family's wealth, you must have plenty of treasures."

Old Niu smiled at him and said, "Alright, come in."